Inspired by the Tour Divide and other epic mountain rides, we've been working for almost a year to weave a route that will traverse the whole length of the ecuadorian andes. From north to south, up high on the mountains and using as much as possible forgotten, ancient single track or "no track". As we explore the mountains all sorts of little dirt roads and trails open like a new book to our rolling wheels and this "biking-chasqui" route starts taking shape. One of the hardest sections to link due to the rugged terrain is from Zumbahua to Chimborazo. After looking at many maps I decide to scout it in two sections. The first one from Zumbahua to Angamarca (and back to Angamarca via gravel roads). I leave alone to complete the two days circuit. I'am still astonished by the beauty of the landscape and the quality of the riding I discovered behind this high rocky peaks that are still hiding from an ever-growing civilized world.

-- I've always been in love with this high altitude dwellings, so simple, so aesthetic.
Marcela and I built one several years ago as a temporary home as we finished our house.
-- Siempre he tenido una atracción especial a estas construcciones de altura.
Tan simples, tan estéticas. La Marce y yo construimos y vivimos en una cuando terminábamos nuestra casa.